Textbooks 101

The Hawk Shop provides course materials at competitive and affordable prices to support student academic goals. Courses that use resources not participating in the Digital Textbook Access (DTA) Program can be purchased online through the booklist. We offer New and several digital options to help keep resources affordable and to provide you with the options that will best suit you and your study requirements. Please check the book list for all of your course material requirements.

What is the Digital Textbook Access Program?

The Digital Textbook Access (DTA) program provides you with digital resources for your course through your My Learning Space course page. All access components, instructions and links will be provided in the content section of your course. The resources are free for the defined period outlined in the emails you will be sent if you are enrolled in a DTA course. During this time if you wish to source elsewhere you will need to opt out via the link to the student portal which is included in the emails. After the opt out deadline for each term the resources you remain opted into will be billed to your Loris account (same account you were charged for tuition). These resources are provided at the most affordable rate. This is just one of the ways we strive to improve affordability for students. Check out our dedicated Digital Textbook Access page for more information.

Do You Have Digital Options for my Textbooks?

In most cases if a print book is required for your course, we will have a digital alternative available for you to purchase. E-books are a great way to save money, but there are some things to keep in mind when purchasing a digital copy. These are licensed to you, typically for a set period of time. Once that time runs out, you will lose access and will need to repurchase access should the duration you select expire. Be mindful of open book exams, as instructors typically do not allow digital versions to be brought to the exam. Finally, cater your purchase selection to how you learn best, saving money is great, but learning effectively with the right materials is also important.

If I Drop a Course, Can I Return My Resource?

This depends on a couple factors; when you withdrew from the course, the format you purchased, and the condition of the item. When you drop a course you will need to show proof of withdrawal at the time you request a refund. Typically refunds will be provided up to two weeks following the term return deadline with proof of withdrawal. If you purchased a new resource it must come back in the same condition it was purchased in. If you purchased a digital resource and have accessed this already, we will need permission from the publisher to provide a refund. All refund requests are handled on an individual case basis and there is no guarantee of refund following the term return window.

What is the Return Deadline for the Spring/Summer 2024 Semester?

The return deadline for all course materials is:
May start (6 & 12 week courses) - May 17
July start (6 week courses) - July 19
All course materials purchased after this deadline are considered final sale.

How To Opt Out of Your Digital Textbook Access Resources

Accessing Your Digital Textbook Access Resources